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Loretto Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Loretto Hospital.

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About Loretto Hospital Program

ACGME code
4001600308
Program director
Ralph Menezes
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
680
Latest cycle
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Loretto Hospital Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Loretto Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 680 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White17%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ralph Menezes
Program coordinator
Trina Coleman
Coordinator phone
(773) 257-5077
Program phone
(773) 887-8149
Sponsoring institution
Loretto Hospital

645 South Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60644 Open in Google Maps

Loretto Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Loretto Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Loretto Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Loretto Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Loretto Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Loretto Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Loretto Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Loretto Hospital Program located?

Loretto Hospital Program is located at 645 South Central Avenue Chicago, IL 60644. Its sponsoring institution is Loretto Hospital.

Who is the program director of Loretto Hospital Program?

The program director is Ralph Menezes. The program coordinator, Trina Coleman, is the usual contact for application questions.